Well, let me describe a bit more.


This will tip easily.



This will less likely tip.




What I was speaking of was the angle of the boom. That 90 degree in pic 1 will tip when you just look at it.

Any round base stand will be fine as it will only take 1 foot of floor space. $20 at your nearest music store. The boom may be $25 more. I would watch your local resale newspaper or craigslist. I found my last one for $10.